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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912,231.40, 1,368,638.70 and 313,576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912,231.40, 1,368,638.70 and 313,576.60 is: 470,465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912,231.40 : 1,368,638.70 = 313,576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912,231.40/1,368,638.70 = 313,576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912,231.40x = 1,368,638.70 × 313,576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912,231.40x = 429,173,070,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,173,070,174.42/912,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,465.14

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